A child’s first birthday is a truly special occasion for parents, grandparents and godparents alike, as well as for the little one, who will look back on these moments with fondness for years to come, whether leafing through the photos from the event or rummaging through the gifts they received and have carefully kept.

Thus, the gifts given to mark the first birthday – which is usually celebrated by cutting the baby’s first lock of hair for boys or breaking a traditional cake for girls – can become real treasures when discovered years and years later.  

We’ve put together a few ideas for unique gifts for your little one’s first birthday – gifts that will stir emotions, bring smiles and joy, both for parents and for the little one, when they are truly discovered.   

Personalised pictures and desk frames
In the first year of life, every month is a celebration for the little one, so if you’re close to the family – whether as a godmother, aunt or good friend with whom the mum has shared photos over time – you can very easily personalise a canvas print featuring photos from each month of the child’s life, or a desk photo frame. These will be a joy for the parents and a priceless gift for the little one for years and years to come. 

Personalised cushions and soft toys
Children love anything fluffy and soft, and soft toys are their favourites. Personalise the soft toy with a photo and a lovely message, and they’re sure to become best friends in no time. Also in the fluffy gifts category, a personalised cushion will fit perfectly in the child’s bedroom to keep the memory of their first birthday alive.

Engraved wooden
box – the first memory box
Keep small, cherished gifts in the most beautiful wooden memory box! That’s because, years and years from now, all the moments from their first year of life will become true treasures to be kept forever!

Storybooks and night lights
The evening routine is a moment of pampering and bonding between parents and child, and reading a book is essential for creating a fairy-tale atmosphere. Books are a sure-fire gift whatever the age; even though at the age of one they may not yet understand everything they’re told, colourful books with lots of illustrations will spark the little ones’ curiosity. Stories are all the more beautiful and soothing when read by the warm glow of a night light. You can choose from those featuring little clouds, dinosaurs, a little ghost, ponies or hedgehogs with light projections, or a lamp in the colours of the rainbow.

Cute towels and personalised chocolate
Practical gifts also include personalised towels, which are very useful when little ones get dirty, but are also lovely for children. Even if the little ones aren’t quite ready to eat chocolate yet, parents will thoroughly enjoy the taste – but above all the design, created especially to mark their little one’s first birthday.

Fridge magnets and little bags
A gift that parents can make themselves is a fridge magnet. After the first year of life, we’re sure your phone is full of photos of your little one. Choose the cutest ones – although we know how hard that is – and create a fridge magnet featuring every moment from your little wonder’s first month of life. What’s more, you can also personalise a little bag to keep a few mementos from their first year (such as their dummy or first spoon) or opt for a larger one to store their favourite toys.

First birthday balloons
Whether the party is at home or in a restaurant, the day your child turns one must be memorable. Decorate their room with 1st birthday balloons for the most beautiful princess or the bravest prince to create a fairytale atmosphere.